Worcester is the Fifth Worst Place to Retire

A Worcester retirement planning lawyer offers assistance to people from young to old in the process of planning how to enjoy your golden years. As a senior citizen, you want to have financial security and you want to make sure you aren’t forced to work when you are no longer able just because you do not have enough money. You should begin saving early so you will have a big nest egg that can see you through your senior years and give you the money to travel and indulge your hobbies.

One of the issues that can affect your financial security and your quality of life as a senior is the issue of where to live. There are some retirement destinations which provide a low cost of living, nice weather, and other features that tend to improve life for retired people. There are also places where you could find yourself living that are not going to be very conducive to a good retirement. Unfortunately, it is possible that Worcester, MA is one of the worst places to live as a retired senior.

The Law Offices of James A. Miller understands the importance of a positive living environment for seniors and can help you to make sure you have a retirement plan in place that will allow you to live comfortably in your desired location. Give us a call today to discover more about the way in which a Worcester retirement planning lawyer can assist you in getting on the path to living your dreams when you are retired.

Why Worcester is One of the Worst Places to Retire

CBS Local Boston reported on the bad news that Worcester may be a bad place to retire. Worcester was actually named the fifth worst place to retire, joining a list of other areas unfavorable to living as a retiree, including San Bernardino in California; Troy in New York; Milford in Connecticut; and Niagara Falls in New York.

The data identifying the worst places to retire comes from a comprehensive report that was published by Bankrate. The report took into account some of the key factors which affect the quality of life of senior citizens. These factors included climate; cost-of-living; walkability; cultural vitality; and a host of other factors that affect the lives of retirees.

Worcester scored poorly on many of these criteria. The cost of living was found to be high, while cultural vitality was found to be below average. The cold climate and substantial amounts of snow in Worcester can also make the area a very undesirable destination for seniors. Of all of the criteria which was considered by Bankrate in determining which locations were the best for retirees, Worcester scored well on just one: it was recognized for above-average walkabaility.

Worcester was not the only local in Massachusetts to fare poorly on the Bankrate list of best places for retirees. In fact, there are no cities in Massachusetts which can be recognized as one of the top 35 locations for retirees to live. Cambridge Massachusetts, considered to be the most attractive of cities in Massachusetts for seniors, was number 36 on the list of the best places in the country to retire. All of this means, as CBS Local indicates: “older Americans would rather be almost anywhere else in the country besides Worcester.”

How a Worcester Retirement Planning Lawyer Can Help You

Although Worcester may not be the most attractive retirement destination, you may still want to continue living in Worcester. You may even want to move into the area as a senior if you have family there or if you are attracted by any of the unique features that Worcester offers. If you want to live in Worcester, you need to make sure you can make your retirement good for you while living in the area.

Wherever you decide to live as a senior, you will need to make choices about what activities you want to do and about how to pay for the costs of living during your golden years. Planning ahead helps.

Getting Help from A Worcester Retirement Planning Lawyer

The Law Offices of James A. Miller can provide you with invaluable help in planning for your retirement so you can ensure you have the money you need to live wherever you would like. To find out more about the ways in which a Worcester retirement planning lawyer can help you, download our free estate planning worksheet . You can also give us a call at 866-370-3888 or contact us online to speak with a member of our legal team to find out more about assistance we can offer.

Attorney Miller has been providing quality Nursing Home Planning and Estate Planning services to clients since 1994. These services have reached thousands of people concerned about protecting their families from the devastating legal effects of disability and death.

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